How far is Cleveland, OH from Brooklyn, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Brooklyn, OH is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.36 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.62 mi
7.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.62 mi
Kilometers
7.43 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.36 mi
Kilometers
10.24 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Fri, May 1, 3:06 PM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Fri, May 1, 3:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-01T14:52
Arrive Brooklyn
Fri, May 1, 3:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newburgh Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cleveland
3.2 mi
00h 06m
To Brooklyn
3.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Brooklyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Brooklyn.

  1. 1

    Start on Frankfort Avenue

    48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Superior Avenue

    96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Roadway

    153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ontario Street

    2378 ft · 1 min · Ontario Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto I 90 West, SR 10 West

    109 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West

    2957 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    2935 ft · 45 sec · Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1026 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42: Pearl Road, West 25th Street, Fulton Road

    1452 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Fulton Road

    2706 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Road

    1171 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fulton Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fulton Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Park Drive

    1542 ft · 31 sec · Park Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Fulton Road

    2428 ft · 1 min · Fulton Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Memphis Avenue

    3279 ft · 2 min · Memphis Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Brooklyn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
296.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
1.92 mi · 30%
Fulton Road
1.36 mi · 21%
I 90 West
0.63 mi · 10%
Memphis Avenue
0.62 mi · 10%
Innerbelt
0.56 mi · 9%
Ontario Street
0.45 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus

1.21 mi · 00h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
4.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburgh Heights
00h 06m from Cleveland
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newburgh Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Cleveland and 3.2 miles from Brooklyn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cleveland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brooklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Newburgh Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newburgh Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 3.1 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newburgh Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

7 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

37 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

76 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

88 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 4.62 mi (7.43 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population378,589
Coordinates41.4995000, -81.6954100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Brooklyn

#2 Brooklyn

Borough of New York City, New York, United States

Population10,637
Coordinates41.4397700, -81.7354100
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Brooklyn (-81.73541, 41.43977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.85 L · about $0.82
Round trip
$1.63
0.44 gal · 1.7 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $0.82 $1.63
Mid-grade $4.24 $0.93 $1.87
Premium $4.79 $1.05 $2.11
Diesel $4.30 $0.95 $1.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Brooklyn. The current time is 14:52:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.